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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sinbad's Hot Dogs in Sparks is scheduled to reopen next week after reconstruction ends (the repairs follow a truck crash last November). KTVN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Reno Tahoe broke its Q1 record with over $106 million in tourism revenue, boosted by the American Bus Association Marketplace in January and rising cash bookings (+3.3% increase). Future events like the USBC Open Championships will support hotels and local businesses. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNR President Brian Sandoval warned the community today of a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company behind Canvas; a forensic investigation is underway and may have exposed names, emails, student IDs (and private messages), though sensitive data like passwords remained safe. KTVN
- ➤ Washoe County school district is shifting $3.3 million from building funds—originally set aside for projects—to buy textbooks due to a budget gap. Officials say the reallocation targets academic needs. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ North Valleys High School went on lockdown Thursday, May 7 after a nearby off-campus disturbance led officials & police to secure the campus and confirm that students and staff were safe. KTVN
- ➤ Wooster High School is waiting for its sales tax share to modernize its campus after staff and students spoke at the Capital Funding Protection Committee meeting on April 30. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ Washoe County School District is hosting two hiring events for mostly non-licensed positions soon. Local applicants can explore new career opportunities at designated school sites (organizers confirmed the details). KTVN
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Reno Card & Collectible Show
10 AM - 6 PM — Reno-Sparks Convention Center — Cost varies — Discover a wide range of trading cards and collectibles from various vendors.
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